Nixon May Play Big Rights Role
Vice President Nixon eyes a leading part in civil rights maneuvers as he meets Rev. Martin Luther King in Montgomery to assess violence and report on Southern conditions. House debate on a rights bill continues with a potential Saturday session if needed. Southern senators weigh Nixon rulings on routing the House bill.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
Montgomery
Senate Judiciary Committee
House
Martin Luther King
South
Kings
Ghana
King
Eisenhower
Small loan firms and credit unions seek licensing changes
A legislative panel discussed raising annual licenses for small loan companies from 200 to 300 dollars and credit unions from 15 to 25 dollars, with a proposed 50 dollar daily fee for more than two examinations per year. Testimony showed opposition to altering the law, as Rep. Nice urged hearings while the chair limited further debate.
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R. M. Rosser
Rosser
Charles Nice
Jefferson County
Gentry
Emmett Oden
Franklin
Nice
Woodrow Alben
Calhoun
Want ads seek buyer for 1/3 ton Mitchell air conditioner
Compact notice offers a 1/3 ton Mitchell air conditioner ideal for workshop or small office with phone contact 2180-W. Also advertises modern fireproof air conditioned offices for rent with utilities and janitor service, contact Hutson at Life Insurance Co. phone 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Hutson
Ongem Life Insurance Co
Decatur News Roundup Highlights Local Reach
Local updates include Dalton and David Brown visiting Decatur relatives, high school summer term enrollment at 220, and several city permits. Police report a vehicle collision, a theft of a 1947 Ford, and a Morgan County arrest for forgery. Community notes mention club meetings and hospital updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur High
H. R. Leeman
Hardwick Rites Friday Morning
Funeral services for John J. Hardwick of Decatur, a Louisville and Nashville Railroad veteran, will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Grant Street Church of Christ. He died Wednesday at Decatur General Hospital after 46 years with the L and N. Survived by his wife Ruth and one son Dr. H D Hardwick with four grandchildren. Interment City Cemetery.
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John J. Hardwick
4Th Ave
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Grant Street Church
Decatur
N. Here
Hardwick
Brown Funeral Home Chapel
Charles Chumley
James Falkner
Ruth Hardwick
H. D. Hardwick
Tifton
Ruth Lynn
Brendan Jo
John Douglas
Larry Alan Hardwick
City Cemetery
Brown Funeral Co
Dock Hurst
James Bowden
J. G. Hamilton
Ed Stephens
Tommy Orr
Ronald Puckett
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List
Hospitals report admissions for Mrs Garnet L Hardyman Moulton and Little Wayne Blankenship Moulton Mrs Clerman Rucker Town Creek Mrs R S Tollison Moulton Miss Linda Jean Randolph Town Creek Mrs Wayne Robbins Moulton. Dismissals include Little Shelby Blackwood Danville Mrs Jodie Cooper Trinity Little Della Terrell Hillsboro Mrs Cleveland Lovett Town Roy B Reeves Jr Moulton and Mrs Kenneth Weatherwax Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
Clerman Rucker
Town Creek
R. S. Tollison
Moulton
Linda Jean Randolph
Wayne Robbins
Shelby Blackwood
Danville
Jodie Cooper
Trinity
Della Terrell
Hillsboro
Cleveland Lovett
Roy B. Reeves, Jr
Kenneth Weatherwax
Local Athens Names: Residents Listed by Districts
Freeman Shireman, Taber, Miss Kitty Taber, Hobbs, Higgins, Lauderdale, Presswell and baby, Jarrett, Dunnavent and baby, Bennett and Williamson are named residents in Athens with district numbers 1 through 8. Names include Freddie Shireman William Taber Miss Kitty Taber Max Hobbs Anita Higgins R Lauderdale Paul Presswell Morris Dunnavent Raymond Bennett George Williamson.
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Freddie Shireman
Athens
William Taber
Kitty Taber
Max Hobbs
Elkmont
Anita J. Higgins
R. P. Lauderdale
Paul Presswell
Bobby Jarrett
Morris Dunnavent
Raymond Bennett
George T. Williamson
Obituary Notice from Decatur General Hospital
A list of residents and addresses including Miss Berta Mae Rice of Grant Street and Dr Louis A Neill on Brookmead Road joins names like Mrs Clarence C Hall Falkville Mrs Newell Yarbrough Buena Vista Circle and Baby Wendell Hutson with locations around Decatur Athens Falkville and nearby areas. The clipping reads as a local social or hospital notice listing several individuals with home addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berta Mae Rice
Grant St
Curtis Campbell
E. Washington
Athens
Clarence C. Hall
Falkville
Cecil Nix
Decatur
Louise Anglea
Buena Vista Circle
Louis A. Neill
Brookmead Rd
Richard L. Leonard
Jackson St
Wendell Hutson
1814 Ave
Janet Lee Deal
Prospect Drive
James Yates
Local residents listed in brief notices
Mrs. Thomas Washburn of 212 8th Ave NW Robert Chenault of 722 3rd Ave SE and Mrs Polly Shelton of 210 E Moulton St are named in a concise public notice snippet with no further context.
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Thomas Washburn
8Th Ave
Robert Chenault
3Rd Ave
Polly Shelton
Local Names Include Mrs Divas England and Others
A list of individuals is given with partial addresses: Mrs Divas England of Somerville, Mrs Fa an Burrow of Ardmore Tennessee, Charles Coleman of 511 Browns Ferry Rd Athens, and B M Proctor of Madison.
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Fa An Burrow
Ardmore, Tenn
Charles Coleman
Browns Ferry Rd
Athens
B. M. Proctor
Madison
Dress rehearsal for Arsenic and Old Lace at Decatur High
The Decatur Little Theatre presents a dress rehearsal of Arsenic and Old Lace at Decatur High School auditorium tonight at 6 30 p.m. Actors and crew are asked to attend. The play runs 8 p.m. Saturday with box office opening at 7 p.m.
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Decatur Little Theatre
Decatur High School
Morse Attacks U.S. Aid Budget
Senator Morse and Senator Long urged deep cuts in the foreign aid bill as wasteful and misleading. Morse called the committee suggested 227 million dollar reduction too small and accused the administration of a hoax on Congress and the public.
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Washington
Morse
D-Ore
Sen
Long
D-La
Senate
United States
Navy says aircraft fired on during Formosa patrol
The U S Navy reports an unspecified aircraft west of its plotted position about eight miles off the coast was fired on during a routine training flight near Formosa. Peiping and Red China claimed US and Nationalist planes invaded and shot at each other. US officials foresee potential diplomatic protests while Hornet resumed exercises after the incident.
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Formosa Strait
Peiping
London
Hornet
Hong Kong
South China Sea
China
Swatow
US. Navy
Formosa
Navy
United States
7Th Fleet
District Diary by Jack Smith
Hartselle issues a building permit for a five room house on Airport Road to M. M. Patterson. The project is estimated at $8,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smith
Decatur Daily
Birth notice for 4th son to James and Mrs Anders
A fourth son was born to Mr James Anders and his wife at Decatur General Hospital on Wednesday. The couple resides at 611 2nd Ave SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rice
7Th Ave
Decatur General Hospital
James Anders
2Nd Ave
Jordan Eyes Embassy Closure Amid Egypt Spat
A top Amman source said Jordan may close its Cairo embassy as an expression of indignation over Egypt's ouster of the Jordanian ambassador, signaling rising strain in Cairo Amman ties. In Detroit area news six year old Mary de Caussin was found slain in a dump near Ecorse Township. Her body was uncoverd with hands bound and no clothing.
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Amman
Jordan
Egypt
Cairo
Detroit
Mary de Caussin
Ecorse Township
Paul Panter
Dix
Trenton
Japanese U S Army Officials Refuse To Discuss New Statement
In Tokyo officials decline to comment on a newly obtained statement by Nickel and its forwarding to Washington. The Japanese indictment against Girard accuses him of scattering empty shell casings to lure scrap collectors and firing two volleys from a grenade launcher, with a shell striking Mrs Naka Sakai, 46, in the back and killing her. Girard denies scattering any shells.
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U.S. Army
Tokyo
Washington
Girard
Naka Sakai
Soviet Leader Sees Path to Nuclear Test Ban with Trust
The party chief argued disarmament hinges on confidence among great powers and said a nuclear test ban could be settled immediately. He would agree to on site inspections in the Soviet Union United States Britain and other nations. Khrushchev and Bulganin faced reporters before boarding a Moscow bound train after a Finland tour.
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Soviet Union
United States
Britain
Khrushchev
Bulganin
Moscow
Finland
Five Qualify In Mobile Race For City Posts
Five individuals qualified for the three city commission seats in Mobile. Mack B. Clark, 42, a shipyard crane operator, filed for Place 2 along with R. Luseher and Will D. Haas. For Place 1, Commissioner Joseph N. Lanan and E. C. Barnard, identified as Ku Klux Klan leader, filed. No one has qualified for Place 3 yet, though Commissioner Charles F. Hackmeyer plans to run again.
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Mobile
City Commission
Mack B. Clark
R. Luseher
Will D. Haas
Joseph N. Lanan
E. C Barnard
Ku Klux Klan
Charles F. Hackmeyer
Davis versus L and N civil suit proceeds with witnesses
Brenda Davis sues Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co for 100000 in damages after a jeep driven by Brenda Penn was struck by a train at a Limestone County crossing. The civil case continued with plaintiff witnesses heard at noon and a recess due to courthouse power loss.
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Brenda Davis
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co
Harold Penn
Brenda Penn
Limestone County
Athens-Limestone development plans industrial plant
The Athens Limestone Development Assn. says final construction awaits complete finances as the city council approves up to 145000 in industrial bonds for site purchase and plant building. The seven acre L&N site northeast of town is likely. a Delaware based metal fabricator will operate the plant with 42 000 square feet and 75 to 100 employees, aiming for early December operation.
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Athens- Limestone Development Assn
L&n
Athens
Delaware
Alabama
Athens Limestone Development Assn
Hershel Littrell
Landowners listed in contested tract appraisal near Lawrence
A three member board led by E D Sibley with Gina Etheredge and J E Counts paused property appraisals along the highway route. The first report names multiple owners from Lawrence and Decatur counties with acreage totals and values including Neville, Joseph, Stovall and others awaiting updated assessments and possible higher total.
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E. D. Sibley
Gina Etheredge
J. E. Counts
Samuel Jones
Lawrence County
Bernie Reynolds
Clarence Reynolds
Tuscumbia
Joe Joseph
Decatur
John Joseph
W. V. Neville
Charles T. Neville
Margie Stovall
Pearl Oliver
Sheffield
W. C. McBride
Hillsboro
Clyde Rogers
Royce Simms
Naval Review May Be Last Of Its Kind
NORFOLK VA ships of the United States and 17 foreign nations broke formation after an international review. Adm Burke praised aging vessels saying they can still sweep mines or sink submarines while noting jets and missiles push progress. Secretary Gates hinted battleships may vanish from future naval reviews.
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Norfolk
United States
Adm
Arleigh A. Burke
Naval Operations
Burke
Northon
Gates
Wisconsin
Iowa
Market notes show mixed grain prices and small cattle receipts
Cotton prices on varying grades stand around 33.00 to 33.24 per hundred. Corn at 1.24 and 1.27 for No 2 yellow, oats 65c, milling wheat 1.70, and barley 95c. Cattle receipts remain very small and trend poorly. calves 19.50 to 21.50 for prime. Hogs 300 head. barrows and gilts steady to strong after mild early weakness, at 19.25 for 190-240 lb Nos 1–3.
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Decatur Joan
Stocks edge up as oils sag amid pipeline probe
The market edged higher in early trading as steels, rails, motors, aircraft and chemicals led gains while oils weakened. A Senate subcommittee probe into possible monopolistic control of pipelines by oil companies weighed on oil shares. Notable risers included Lukens Steel Chrysler Bethlehem Steel Caterpillar Boeing Douglas Air Craft Allied Chemical Du Pont fell slightly.
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New York
Senate
Lukens Steel
Chrysler
Bethlehem Steel
Caterpillar
Boeing
Douglas Aircraft
Allied Chemical
Air Reduction
New York Central
Sinclair
Hiram Walker
du Pont
Poultry Market Notes From Birmingham and Atlanta
North Alabama live poultry buyers face steady prices with unsettled undertone and ample supplies. In Atlanta, broilers show ample offerings for fair to good demand with trading quiet at points and prices reported for farms and plants. hens light but ample demand and light receipts.
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Birmingham
North Alabama
Atlanta
Egg Market Tones In Birmingham Amid Slight Demand Rise
Egg prices in Birmingham show modest firming with improved demand. White and large varieties command higher deliveries and minimum quality standards, while nearby locally produced eggs fetch lower ranges for large and medium sizes.
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Birmingham
Live Stock Prices From Nashville And Thomasville Markets
Cattle receipts small with limited demand. Canner and cutter cows steady at 9.00 to 12.50 with some holstein cutters at 13.50. Calves and feeders mixed with choice 20.00 to 22.50 and standard to good around 16.00. Hogs mostly 19.75 to 20.25 for No 1 and 2, with mixed grades 350 to 550 lb at 17.75 to 18.50 and sows 13.50 to 15.00. Sheep around 23.00 for top lots, 22.00 to 22.50 for good, 15.00 utilities. In Thomasville hogs steady with No 1-2-3 180-240 lb at 14.25 to 18.75, 200-240 lb mostly 19.00 to 19.50, 160-180 lb 17.00 to 17.75, 140-160 lb 16.00 to 16.75, 235-270 lb 17.75 to 18.25, 270-350 lb 16.00 to 17.25. Scattering mixed grade sows 12.75 to 15.50 and smooth sows 16.50.
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Nashville
Thomasville
U.S
Car Crash Claims Life of Charles Engler Near Trafford
Jefferson County authorities report Charles Frederick Engler 21 of near Trafford died when his car overturned on a county road. Pa trolman G C Boutwell provided the initial details at the scene.
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Birmingham
Charles Frederick Engler
Trafford
Jefferson County
G. C. Boutwell
Mayflower Ends Historic Voyage
The Mayflower II replica reaches Plymouth harbor at 11 a.m. towed by Coast Guard Ironcrat amid a flotilla of yachts. Skipper Alan Villiers furled sails outside the harbor and guided the 92 foot bark through the channel toward Plymouth Rock. Dark skies dulled the spectacle as church bells welcomed the ship ending a 5000 mile 54 day voyage reenacting the 1620 Pilgrim journey.
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Plymouth
Mass
England
Gfs
Alan Villiers
Plymouth Rock
Gurney Light
Cotton Maid of Cotton Contest Set for 1957 County Event
The County Maid of Cotton contest selects a representative to the state pageant next fall during a 7 30 p m program at Decatur High School stadium. Judges from out of town, attendees from Decatur and Hartselle, plus a Cotton Week dress revue by Home Demonstration Club members, and appearances by Lonzo and Oscar of the Grand Ole Opry are planned. Contestants include Miss Mary Olivia Vaughan Miss Catherine Ann Dunaway Miss Judy Newman Miss Carolyn Block Miss Rhona Howell Miss Sarah Ann Thompson Miss Dora Clark Miss Lynda Gayle Pence Miss Jo Beth Shipp Miss Virginia Lois Roberts Miss Ruth Gayle Cost Miss Fay Blackwood and Miss Livingston. Agriculture committee of the Chamber of Commerce sponsors. Luther Roberts is general chairman Fred Hunt Jr chairs the Maid of Cotton contest.
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Bell Livingston
Cherry St
Memphis State University
Decatur High School
Lonzo
Oscar
Grand Ole Opry
Home Demonstration Club
Sandra Kelley
Alabama
Mary Olivia Vaughan
Yancy Vaughan
Decatur
Catherine Ann Dunaway
J. P. Hartselle
Judy Newman
Roy Newman
Hartselle
Carolyn Block
W. H. Block
Rhona Howell
Eric Howell
Sarah Ann Thompson
Cline Thompson
Dora Clark
E. R. Roberts
Hartseile
Ruth Gayle Cost
William M. Cost
Fay Blackwood
Melvin J. Blackwood
Livingston
Agriculture Committee of
The
Chamber of Commerce
Luther Roberts
Fred &. Hunt, Jr
Courtland Apt Residents Complain Of Unfit Water
Courtland Downs residents report water from a well near the old Courtland Air Base is unfit for drinking. Sanitation Officer Elvis Terry says the odor and surface-water runoff raise concerns though no samples have been tested and no condemnation has been issued. He will consult a state health officer and Mayor Williams before further action.
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Courtland
Courtland Downs Apts
Lawrence
Elvis Terry
Terry
Sai He
Courtland Air Base
Willioms
Leukemia Claims Danville 2 Child
Barbara Asherbranner seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Loydanner of Danville 2 died this morning at Hart selle Hospital after two months illness Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 30 pm at Johnson Chapel Church Body to be returned to residence Friday about 9 am
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Barbara Asherbranner
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Moulton St
Chevrolet
Ford
Melvin Blackwood
Esherman Sport
Sses
Seton Ave
Joe's
Dalton Brown
David Brown
C. R. Cox
Rusty
7Th St. SE
Cox
D. E. Brown
L. M. Wilson
Park St
Osbie Light, Jr
Olive St
R. V. Murphy
Memorial Dr. NW
J. W. Long
Decature
Norman C. Stiles
Chemstrand Corp
Chemical Buyers Group
National Association of Purchasing Agents
Atlantic City
Wiley Roma Cox, Jr
Gordon Dr
Studebaker
State of
Burle R. Slidham, Jr
10Th Ave. SE
Second St
Second Ave
Nathaniel Carter, Jr
Morgan County
Carter
R. L. Bridges
6Th Ave. SE
City Recorder’s Court
Forest S. Terry
Willie Hodges
Rochester Methodist Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Nina Hodges
Decatur Shrine Club
Cornelian Hotel
Apes Club
Irene Branyon
10Th St
J. E. Yarbrough
Moulton Heights
Elbert Weir
Miami
C. E. Weir
Frank Carall
Mt. Sinai’ Spiritual Church of
East Gadsden
6Th Ave
Prospect Dr. SF
George W. Garrison
James Donald Hill
1509
14Th Ave
Lawrence County Hospital
Garnet L. Hardyman
Little Wayne Blankenship, Moul
Athens-Limestone Hospital
Newell Yarbrough
Mary Phillips
Decatur 1
Cephas Parker
Bank ST. Hospital
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
Austinville
Austinville Methodist Church
Lamar St
Spring Ave
Charles C. Moore
First Methodist Church
Albertville
Moore
Birmingham Southern College
Emory University
North Alabama Conference Board of Education
Methodist
Thomas A. Higgins
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Associated Press
Army
Redstone Arsenal
Army Engineers
Blount Brothers Construction Co
J. A. Jones Construction Co
Blount Brothers
Jones
Florala
Ala.p
Florida
Davis Vs
Naval Review
Decatur Markets
Glidden
Goodrich Acme Steel
Goodyear Bi
Greyhound
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Gulf OF
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Hal
Am Can
Kaiser al
Bae Am Smelt
Lehman Sie Am
T&t
Armour
Loew's 205 Armst Ck Ti
Lorillard
Atchison
Lou & Nash
Ad Refin
Jonsan Chem Ba
Mont Ward bin Balt & Ohio
Murphy A9
Borden
Nat Cyl Gas Burt and
Nat Sti Tah
Burt Bros
Nor & West Alum & H
Cater Trac
Sears Rock Crane
Crown Zell
Socony Gits Bie Co
Delta Air L
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Swift
East Kodak
Texas Co
Erie RR
Texas PC & OO
Fox
Firestone
West UN
Bk Wr
Speeder
Courtland Apt
Leukemia
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